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Ivana and Janez

Archeological Giants

by Ivana and Janez - 18th November 2021
When we talk about 'underwater archeology', most of us think, at first, of sunken ships and amphorae. This ancient form of packaging, which…
Dan

Why you should dive in a dry suit

by Dan - 15th November 2021
Diving in a dry suit Diving in a dry suit can be an intimidating prospect. Being dry underwater? That sounds…
Mares

STAXR Single Tank Adapter – Making Single to Double Tank Transitions Easy

by Mares - 1st November 2021
Technical diving is all about going further and staying down longer, and the Mares XR line of equipment spares no…
Ivana and Janez

The bearded fireworm

by Ivana and Janez - 25th October 2021
Bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata (Pallas, 1766) The bearded fireworm is a marine bristle worm that lives throughout the tropical coastal waters of…
Alex

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

by Alex - 20th October 2021
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year is regarded universally as the pinnacle of nature photography competitions. It is arguably the…
Mares

Maldives Underwater Initiative

by Mares - 4th October 2021
The Maldives is world famous for its picturesque turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and rainbow reefs. A vast underwater mountain…
Alex

Sardinia with family & friends

by Alex - 27th September 2021
This summer we were lucky to escape to Sardinia for a family holiday. Fortunately for me, my wife Eleonora is…
Franco and Sabrina

Aldabra: An enchanted and enchanting lagoon

by Franco and Sabrina - 20th September 2021
Compared to many millions of people, especially in this difficult time, Franco and I are lucky to live an independent…
Alex

Stamp of approval

by Alex - 23rd August 2021
As divers, we get to see part of the world that the majority of people don’t. And if you are…
Ivana and Janez

It’s a job to save the Napoleon fish!

by Ivana and Janez - 16th August 2021
The Napoleon fish is a humphead species of wrasse living in the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea coral reefs, also called…
Mares

Just add water…and one click!

by Mares - 27th July 2021
Mares si evolve nel mondo digitale ed offre ai suoi clienti e partner una nuova piattaforma tecnologica. Sul sito web…
Mares

TBP (Twin Balanced Piston) – The Ultimate Solution for Cold Water Diving

by Mares - 26th July 2021
We are excited to introduce the greatest innovation in first stage technology for cold water diving, the Twin Balanced Piston. The…
Alex

Hello! Meet Mares Ambassador Alex Mustard

by Alex - 20th July 2021
Hi! I’m Alex and I’m new to the Mares team. Of course, I’m not new to diving, or to Mares…
Damir

Think Green – Island of Vis

by Damir - 19th July 2021
The diving club Roniti se mora, together with their project partners MARES, C.I.O.S. group, Fund for environmental protection and energy efficiency and National Geographic Croatia,…
Mares

Capturing the moment: Franco Banfi

by Mares - 7th July 2021
I’m extremely grateful to call the vast blue expanse off Dominica Island, in the Caribbean Sea, home. Its unfathomable sapphire…
Franco and Sabrina

Crinoids – Flowers of the reef

by Franco and Sabrina - 14th June 2021
One of the things that struck me most during the first dives I made in Papua New Guinea, and especially the…
Ivana and Janez

Inside ‘Monk Seals Cave’

by Ivana and Janez - 1st June 2021
Dalmatia is one of the most beautiful regions of the Adriatic. The islands of Hvar, Brač, Vis, Biševo and many…
Mares

2nd Stage Swivel Connector – Bring Comfort to your Second Stage

by Mares - 20th May 2021
Mares XR is excited to announce the addition of the 2nd Stage LP Swivel Connector to its extensive line of…
Mares

Mares EOS Beam – a sleek, compact yet powerful underwater light!

by Mares - 13th May 2021
Our new EOS Beam torch is a sleek, compact yet powerful underwater light designed for our Pure Pasison line. This innovative…
Ivana and Janez

Saving the Turtle

by Ivana and Janez - 7th May 2021
Once again it has been proven that every dive is unique! On a recently ended liveaboard cruise on the Red Sea's north route, we…
Ivana and Janez

Alimatha – Shark Paradise

by Ivana and Janez - 23rd April 2021
The Maldives are undoubtedly among the most beautiful dive destinations in the world. The Island of Alimatha Faru is part…
Mares

Rover 15X/2S – A Durable, Easy-Breathing Machine

by Mares - 13th April 2021
Mares is always looking for ways to improve by continually re-evaluating the product line. Constant innovation is one of the…
Ivana and Janez

The gentle giants

by Ivana and Janez - 2nd April 2021
Whale sharks are on many diver's bucket lists. I envy any diver that has been lucky enough to see one while diving.…
Mares

Mares presents the Ice Skin

by Mares - 26th March 2021
The Ice Skin brings extreme warmth to cold-water divers! This entry-level semi-dry suit has the same cut-style as the Flexa…
Franco and Sabrina

Lake Malawi : The Lake of Stars

by Franco and Sabrina - 9th March 2021
So here we are. Six divers and I, patrolling large rocks at a depth of 18m, struggling to photograph a…
Ivana and Janez

In Search of Ice

by Ivana and Janez - 22nd February 2021
"Legend says that it will be possible to dive under the ice in Serbia in January 2021 ..."  We decided…
Mares

Dual Adj 62X – Introducing the Diving Industry’s Smallest First Stage

by Mares - 19th February 2021
The Dual Adj 62X is now the smallest, most compact first stage ever released by Mares. Now the most lightweight…
Dan

Dan’s Guide To The Perfect Underwater Selfie

by Dan - 15th February 2021
Social media has taken over many people's lives and, as a result, selfies or self portraits are part of our…
Mares

The Rock BCD – Get Ready to Rock Your Dive

by Mares - 11th February 2021
Mares, is never satisfied with the status quo. Continually innovating, we are proud to announce the Rock as the newest…
Mares

XR-REC Silver Single Backmount Set – Fully Equipt for Every Adventure

by Mares - 3rd February 2021
For those who have ever been interested in the world of technical diving but found the equipment extensive and intimidating,…
Mares

Mares’ X-Vision Mid 2.0 mask

by Mares - 22nd January 2021
The X-Vision Mid 2.0 is a new take on a classic design. This highly compact mask is ideal for small…
Dan

Dan’s Dive Destinations: Shark Diving

by Dan - 31st December 2020
Diving with sharks in Fiji In my opinion, every single person should experience a shark dive just once. It can…
Mares

The 10 most-read Mares blogs of 2020

by Mares - 28th December 2020
It's almost the end of 2020, and Mares would like to re-propose some of the most-read articles of the year from our blog...…
Mares

Mares’ X-Vision Chrome Liquidskin

by Mares - 14th December 2020
The X-Vision Chrome Liquidskin is a combination of innovative technological solutions that satisfy a diving fan's every need, at any…
Ivana and Janez

How Cara Lost Her Color

by Ivana and Janez - 10th December 2020
Ivana OK: What are you by profession?  I’m a marine naturalist. In a complete leap of faith, I moved to…
Mares

Ever tried sea-aged wine? Sispirit and Sub Genova are ready to introduce you to it!

by Mares - 4th December 2020
Ever tried sea-aged wine? Two years ago, our friends at SiSpirit and Sub Genova began their interesting project, setting 1,000…
Mares

Mares’ Edge and Pure Edge masks

by Mares - 24th November 2020
The perfect fit, an impressively rugged build, and a wide field of vision are standout features of this brand-new innovative…
Mares

Mares’ XRM-Stream and XRM-Classic masks

by Mares - 9th November 2020
XRM-STREAM AND XRM-CLASSIC - THE IDEAL MASKS FOR YOUR TECHNICAL DIVES The Mares XR Extended Range line has been enriched…
Mares

Mares & SSI Team Up for a Special Offer!

by Mares - 15th October 2020
SAFER THAN HOME - GO DIVING. PROTECT YOURSELF. OWN YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT. Purchase Mares gear and get a free 'Equipment…
Mares

Mares Flexa Graphene

by Mares - 13th October 2020
Discover Mares' Flexa Graphene! Excellent thermal comfort in an innovative and elegant semi-dry suit that's easy to don. Let's take a…
Dan

Dan’s Dive Destinations: Beqa Lagoon (Fiji)

by Dan - 12th October 2020
With a population of around 900,000, the stunning tropical islands of Fiji (all 332 of them) are home to the most…
Nik

Schutz der Loggerhead Schildkröten

by Nik - 5th October 2020
Thomas Kromer war im normalen Leben IT Project und Produktmanager. Seine Faszination für die Unterwasserwelt führte ihn vor zwei Jahren…
Damir

The Islands of Socorro

by Damir - 28th September 2020
I believe that most divers have a list of destinations they would like to visit and dive at. Socorro is…
Mares

Mares 28XR-HR Full SM Tek Set

by Mares - 16th September 2020
This Mares Extended Range complete set is for your most challenging dives, both Sidemount and Backmount. Let’s take a look…
Franco and Sabrina

B-17 Bomber Flying Fortress

by Franco and Sabrina - 8th September 2020
The water surrounding the tiny island of Vis is the perfect guardian of many wrecks belonging to several historical eras. The aircraft…
Mares

Mares Pure Wire Mask

by Mares - 1st September 2020
PURE WIRE MASK Perfect wearability, a wide field of vision and easy personalization options in a unique, ultra-modern mask. Let's…
Dan

Motivation For Winter Diving

by Dan - 24th August 2020
Winter. Is. Here. Any diver dreads these 3 words, especially if you live in a colder climate. New Zealand, although…
Mares

Mares XR Psycho Calavera Single Backmount Set

by Mares - 18th August 2020
THE LIMITED EDITION BACKMOUNT SET THAT’S READY TO DIVE – ALSO PERFECT FOR TRAVELING The Mares XR (Extended Range) line…